Transparent
Oracle Sunday!
38, Guide: Owl (North). North is the direction of Earth, and thus of the physical or
physically formed or manifested world, and of nurturing, health, finances and
security, and the wisdom associated with living simply, being well-grounded,
and being in touch with our physical body. Owl is a night hunter, and thus is very good at perceiving
things, even in the dark. Because
Owl can fly silently, he is also associated with silence; dark silence can be
uncomfortable for some. Owl tends
to be solitary, but this nature allows Owl to be objective and detached, and to
gain much wisdom from life experiences.
41, Gateway: The Celestial Realm (Above). Both our solar system, and the vast reaches of
space beyond, have an effect on us, and we need to acknowledge this effect and
be aware of it. While we should
not allow only these effects to control our choices and actions, they are
valid, and there can be higher meanings to seemingly mundane events at this
time. The Celestial Realm Gateway
has seven points, corresponding to the seven classical planets and the seven
days of the week, offering both a broad and a more mundane influence; the
seven-pointed star is also associated with angelic beings. This Gateway tells me that the events
in my life right how have higher levels of meanings than I am perceiving at
first glance. It might help to
read today’s horoscope, or touch base with a Guardian Spirit.
34, Time
of Day: Midnight (North). The dignities associated with Earth are: cold/binds and dry/shapes,
and the energies are stable, material, practical, and slow to change or try
something new. Earth is about
security and stillness, and knowing what to expect; it is about strength,
discipline, and physical manifestation of all kinds, and about enjoying the
fruits of our labors. Midnight is
a time of peace and serenity and lack of effort (in a good way); we are done
with the previous day, and the new day is just barely thinking about
beginning. This time of darkness
is filled with secrets and mysteries, and dreams of things to come.
I then
stacked my cards and created my mandala.
The first things we see are Owls seeming to burst from the Gateway,
carrying the crescent moon of Midnight.
And oh boy, does this validate my recent focus on my Shadow and my
subconscious Self. Owl is my
Underworld Guide, and he hangs out with Ailm, one of my Guides (who happens to
be a shaman).
I think
it is interesting that as I put my Transparent Oracle cards away, a book toppled
out of my bookcase. That book is “When
I see the Wild God: Encountering Urban Celtic Witchcraft” by Ly De
Angeles. I decided to re-read it
and for some reason, this time it is really resonating for me. I’ve been underlining sentences and
placing explanation points in the margins! I was meant to read this book right now.
It has
been another busy week. I’m still
trying to find a rhythm now that I’ve added a few new Yoga classes to
teach. This busy-ness is all good,
but I’m struggling to find the time to type up a blog entry.
Be
patient with me.
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